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The State of Sarasota - A Community Town Hall

by Sarasota Underground

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Date and Time

Wed, February 15, 2017

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST

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Location

Municipal Auditorium

801 North Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL 34236

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THE STATE OF SARASOTA

A community town hall event

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Main purpose of event:

To build community and generate excitement about local initiatives, while talking about the growth trajectory of Sarasota as a whole.
Introduce the candidates for City Commission and drive awareness for upcoming city elections, while showcasing the importance of local civic involvement
Introduce the Sarasota Underground, our mission, and lay out our plan to creatively connect Sarasota.

Proposed Agenda:

5:30 - Networking/workshops
6:00 - Welcome
6:15 - Townhall/Candidate forum
7:50 - Closing remarks

Candidate Forum

Meet the candidates, and learn everything you need to know about the upcoming city election.

Common Ground

Help us find a path towards common ground on local hot-button issues.

Drive the Change

Learn more about how your individual voice can make a big impact on local decision.

Breakout Sessions

Share your thoughts, and give feedback on relevant community issues.

Planning for Growth

It’s time to talk about a strategic growth plan for our entire region.

Community Building

Meet other movers and shakers and join us as we work together to shape the future of Sarasota.

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Team:

The event is being hosted by the Sarasota Underground with the support of Clear Idea Labs, and a number of other local businesses and community organizations. A full list will be posted on this website 4 weeks out from the event.

Candidate Forum:

We are in the process of coordinating interviews with each of the candidates, which we will upload to our YouTube channel and distribute on social media. We want to make it easy for you to know what each of the candidates is about, and help you get a feel for where they stand on relevant local issues. Particularly as they pertain to our stated initiatives.

Breakout sessions:

In addition to the candidate forum, we will be having community workshops and breakout sessions to tap into the community mind and to solicit input on a number of community initiatives.